Transmitted by mosquitos, the larvae travel to the right ventricle of the heart

Also known as Feline Infectious Enteritis; it is highly contagious and caused by a virus. It is so easily spread that a cat can pick it up merely be passing through an area where an infected cat has been.

The only long-haired breed native to the US; they have a smooth, shaggy coat and are known as being remarkably gentle - a ‘gentle giant’

Pattern with spine lines and narrow vertical stripes on the sides

This connects the ear and throat; it equalizes pressure.

A cat louse that is a small, wingless insect. Infestation is through direct contact with another infected cat.

The virus enters the nervous system and travels along the nerves to the spinal cord, and on to the brain where it multiplies. It is always fatal once symptoms begin to show.

The only domestic breed with rosettes patterned like Jaguars and Ocelots; they maintain kitten-like energy into their senior years.

Body that is long and tubular to the extreme. They are firm and muscular.

Walking on tip-toe.

The most common of al intestinal parasites; failure to thrive, a dull coat and a potbellied appearance are common symptoms in kittens.

The major fatal infectious disease in cats today; this disease induces cancer in the white blood cells. This disease is caused by a retrovirus.

An old natural breed from the Middle East; semi-long-haired with very muscular bodies

Pattern with facial mask, ears, legs, feet and tail of a contrasting darker color while the body is a pale cream, fawn or white.

The first section of the small intestine where much of the digestion takes place.

This is caused by a parasite in the small intestines. In kittens, this may cause diarrhea to develop

This refers to inflammation of the urinary bladder and/or the formation of stones in the lower urinary tract.

A breed said to have been raised as a companion by the Carthusian monks; they are known for their wooly blue coats, brilliant orange eyes and smiling expression.

The dilute of red.

The bones between the wrist and paws, which include the dewclaw.

A relatively rare parasite in cats; they are approximately 2-3” long and have a whitish-colored body

This disease is caused by a coronavirus. A rare, but generally fatal disease that spreads rapidly from infected cats; it is easily killed by disinfection. There is no effective treatment - only methods to make the cat more comfortable.

A purely domestic breed that was created by combining the Siamese, Abyssianian and American Shorthair.

The gene type of classic tabby.

An inherited disease that causes multiple cysts to form. It is the result of a single autosomal dominant gene abnormality. Every cat with this gene abnormality will have the disease; a cat only needs one parent with the gene in order to inherit it and be infected themselves.